Abbott had argued he had been "squeaky clean" behind bars since 2005 but because he was classified a high-risk prisoner, he hadn't been able to prove himself fit for parole.

Justice Dalton chipped the Queensland Parole Board for the 18 months the infamous criminal's latest application had dragged on for.

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"There's not going to be a vast delay (in your next application) and if you ask me to I will order that they consider it by a set date because I am concerned, and I say in my judgment, I'm concerned at how long it is taking to dispose of this now rather dated application," she told Abbott.

Justice Dalton gave Abbott the choice between having the parole board reconsider his original application or submitting a new one.

Abbott shot to national attention after jail breaks in Western Australia and Queensland, and a string of armed robberies across the country.

The name postcard bandit stuck after he reportedly sent pictures of himself on the run to taunt police, which his supporters have since claimed was a fabrication.

Appearing via video link from the Woodford Correctional Centre, the 53-year-old told the court he wanted any further applications reviewed in as short a period as possible.

"This had been going on for so long, 180 days, as you say," he said.

"You must be aware the legislation, if the board is to make a decision, that's 120 days maximum but they just seem to be a law to themselves sometimes when it comes to the time frame."

Wearing a two-colour t-shirt and sporting a goatee, short, dark hair and a moustache, Abbott constantly turned his glasses over in his hands during the appearance.